You may be thinking, “I have never ever heard of this creature in my life,” but let me assure you they are one of the most interesting species I have ever seen. These animals, also called the black apes, are critically endangered. Most of this population lives in lowland tropical rainforests in Indonesia. A large majority of their natural habitat has been burned or cut down, but hunting is their number one threat. The meat of these animals is considered a delicacy, so they are hunted and sold in the meat trade. To protect these animals, many conservation groups have been created to spread awareness and educate on the issue, as well as create sanctuaries and breeding programs.
In my opinion, the best education to give to the world to seek change is about the personalities of this primate. The Crested Macaque is an extremely sociable, loving animal. They live in troops of up to 100 monkeys, and spend their days giving cuddles, hugs, and kisses, and playing in the branches. They even have a specific sign that indicates they need a hug, the tongue roll.
For a good smile, watch this video that really shows off their character: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IPCymrG9hA
“The Monkey Selfie”
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